Rember how much better you feel when everythings is clean and tidy. Own only what you need. Clean for Maayan. Smell fresh. Put on music, do in before shower,
Put some of your favourite songs on but not TV as it will distract you and make you productive with doing all of your work. Also, get up at a reasonable time. if on the day that you want to do housework you lying you’re going to be very sleepy and not be bothered to do any jobs. One more thing, keep reminding yourself that you can do it and this is not as hard as you think.
Don’t tell yourself you’ll clean the whole house because that sounds too overwhelming. Instead say I’ll sweep the living room and slowly add more small tasks so you aren’t feeling tired by the sense of too much work.
Take one day, like a Sunday, put on your favourite music and clean your home spotless. Then go to bed pleased with yourself. Add the „tidy up“ habit to your evening routine and everyday before bed put in minimal effort to just tidy up the mess of the day, instead of the whole last week. You’ll get used to it and after a while it will bother you when dirty laundry is on the floor or the dishes are stacking up. You’ll just deal with it in passing by. Also: I will always hate doing dishes. When I do dishes, I listen to my favourite podcasts so I link the chore with a reward. It works for me.
My suggestion is to create a reward system or contract. Creating a contract can help you because you font want to lose something. A reward system is good too because you want to gain something.
soo I was exactly like you...very lazy oops. but every time my room looks so gross because i havent tidied up in a long while, i feel extremely uncomfortable living there. So I was feeling very bad like the whole time and at some point on my life’s i just said that I needed to change something and started to tidy up and decorate my room so that i feel more comfortable in there. and now, even though i am not motivated or just lazy, I remember how bad I felt and immediately start to put my clothes into my wardrobe or something like that and it really helps me!!
Hmmm, if you think it “takes a lot of time” as I do either A) make a game out of it and see how much you can clean in 15 minutes (with music playing the background of course) or B) get a sand timer and when you arrive from work each day start it and see how much you can get done in 15 minutes. Sand timers are awesome because you can totally see time pass as your working. You’ll be surprised what you can get done in 15 minutes each day.
I find house work very therapeutic and it helps me clear my mind and focus. Start small, I focus on a room at a time. Also try to do small things each day, washing up, putting clothes away, cleaning the shower etc so it’s not as big a task each week! I hope this helps
While deep breathing, visualize your inhale as your favorite colors and receive it as energy and motivation. As you exhale, visualize a white light with a compassionate power removing any underlying blocks keeping you from motivation and energy. Continue deep breathing as you visualize yourself cleaning your home with ease and efficiency. State affirmations out loud such as “I am sacred and the space with which I have been entrusted is sacred. I treat it and myself with honor.” You may not believe that right now but keep visualizing and affirming and will become part of your reality.
Make a playlist of energetic songs to get you motivated. Or find some interesting podcasts. Also, start small. Like 5 min every evening to just tidy one area of your house. And change where you clean everyday.
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